HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.04.16 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16, 2007
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson., Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Joe
Jackson, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan
Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Richard Smith, Community &
Economic Dev. Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; David McDonald, City
Planner; Michael McShane, Acting City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief; and Greg
Garcia, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated April 2, 2007.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$607,892.66 ($59,610.65 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 4723 and 4725 and, $548,282.01 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 159809 through 159991).
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility, billing, ambulance, cemetery and Municipal
Court non-criminal, criminal and parking accounts receivable in the total amount of
$176,422.19 and, of that amount, authorize $100,698.88 be turned over for collection.
(c) Appointments to Code Enforcement Board:
To reappoint Dwayne Speer to Position No. 1, and Larry Smith to Position No. 2
(expiration date 1/1/09); and,to appoint Pat Diaz to Position No. 4 (expiration date
1/1/08), all on the Code Enforcement Board.
(d) Walter's Field Lease Renewal:
To approve the lease for Walter's Field with the Pasco Youth Baseball Association, Inc.,
and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
(e) Resolution No. 3019, a Resolution authorizing the disposal of Police
Department vehicles considered surplus property to city needs.
To approve Resolution No. 3019, authorizing public auction and/or sale of three vehicles
considered surplus to city needs.
(f) Resolution No. 3020, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Salt Lake Street and the north/south
alley adjacent Blocks 28 and 29, Frey's Addition.
To approve Resolution No. 3020, fixing 7:00 p.m., May 21, 2007 as the time and date for
a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16, 2007
VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Bob Tippett, Pasco Public Facilities District Board President, presented the Pasco
Public Facilities District Annual Report.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board
Meeting.
Mayor Olson attended a retirement celebration for Pasco Physician Dr. Hee K. Rho.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Special Permit Closed Record Hearing: Farming in a RT Zone(North of Harris
Road and West Broadmoor Blvd.) (MF#SP06-015):
Mr. Lee Kerr, explained the process of a Closed Record Hearing,
Mr. David McDonald, explained the background of the Special Permit.
Council reviewed and discussed the Special Permit Record.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions, as
contained in the staff report to the Planning Commission under Master File No. SP06-
015. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann.
MOTION: Based on the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom, as adopted, Mr.
Watkins moved to deny the request by Dale Adams to locate and operate a farm west of
Broadmoor Boulevard. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Larsen,
Hoffmann.
NEW BUSINESS:
Agreement for Chiawana Park Maintenance, Corps of Engineers:
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Department of
Army Challenge Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of Pasco for Chiawana Park
maintenance and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Contract for Additional Animal Patrol:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Personal Services Agreement with A2Z
Animal Sheltering Services and, further, to authorize the City Manager to sign the
document. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Professional Services Agreement with CKJT Architects for Municipal Center Space
Needs:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
CKJT Architects for the Municipal Center Space Needs Study and, further, to authorize
the City Manager to sign the document. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No -
Larsen.
Award Court Street Widening Road 68-100 Phase 1, Project No. 07-3-01:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Court Street Widening Road
68-100 Phase 1, Project No. 07-3-01 to A&B Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of
$1,296,310.65 including applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the
contract documents. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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MINUTES
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City of Pasco vs. Bonneville Power Administration:
Council and Staff discussed the details of the settlement.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the memorandum of understanding with
Franklin County PUD for settlement of the City of Pasco vs. BPA lawsuit and, further,
authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 6-1.
No -Larsen.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Watkins recognized Tyler Fisher, a Richland High School student, who was
observing the meeting for a Government class.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Joy is , Mayor Sandy Kenw rthy, Deputy City C erk
PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of May, 2007.
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